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Some 20 minutes after the curfew took effect, dozens of people remained where they stood for most of the day at Pennsylvania and North avenues, where, the night before, looters vandalized a CVS pharmacy store.

Rep. Elijah Cummings and state Sen. Catherine Pugh implored with people to go home before police decided to move forward.

Some in the crowd threw bottles and glass objects at police officers, WBAL-TV 11 News reporter George Lettis reported.

Officers began deploying tear gas and smoke canisters and shot pepper balls at the crowd as the police line advanced. Lettis said he and his crew felt the effects of the tear gas and the pepper balls.

SkyTeam 11 Capt. Mike Perry reported that some people picked up the canisters and threw them back at officers. It appeared that officers were trying to minimize arrests, and there were no medical units called to the scene.

By 11 p.m., calm was restored at the intersection as police cleared the area. Late Tuesday evening Baltimore City Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said as many as 10 arrests were made after the curfew took effect.

"Citizens are safe, the city is stable," Batts said.

Batts said Tuesday there have been two looting arrests in the Central District, and one disorderly conduct arrest and one arrest for brandishing weapon both in the Eastern District. There were seven arrests in the Western District for curfew violations.

The mayor had issued a general curfew to start at 10 p.m. and last until 5 a.m. each night starting Tuesday and continuing until May 4.

The nighttime curfew applies to everyone except emergency personnel and those commuting to or from work for essential functions, including students traveling to or from classes.

Non-essential business operations should be suspended during the curfew, which includes restaurants, entertainment venues and bars, which should be closed during these times. Visitors and patrons should plan enough travel time before the curfew begins, the mayor's office said.

For essential business operations, employees traveling to or from work during the curfew should have a valid picture ID (presumably a driver's license) and a document from their employer stating their need to work during curfew hours with dates and employee hours.

Drivers or individuals may be stopped by law enforcement and should be prepared with the information above to avoid arrest. Violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor.

24 hours after unrest led to violence in Baltimore ...

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake spoke to the public with the support of some community members during a news conference Tuesday evening.

"Today, I think we saw a lot more of what Baltimore’s about. We saw people coming together to reclaim our city, to clean our city and to help heal our city. I think this can be our defining moment and not the darkest days that we saw yesterday," Rawlings-Blake said.

Rawlings-Blake said she visited and comforted residents as she surveyed damage around the city. She said vendors at Lexington Market are working to resume operating their business in the wake of the riots.

Rawlings-Blake thanked the Police Department and members of the community. Several community members also spoke during the news conference.

For the most part, the city was calm Tuesday, Batts said.

However, Batts said one person shot at officers in the northwest part of the city during Monday night's riots.

Gov. Larry Hogan assures public safety

"We're now coming in and trying to help relieve the situation, but it's still Baltimore City and she's still the mayor. We're here to help her and we’re trying to provide all the help we can possibly give her," Gov. Larry Hogan said.

National Guard Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh said that guardsmen are providing local and state authorities the support they need.

"We will use the appropriate precaution and the appropriate steps to keep you and our citizens safe," Singh said.

Earlier Tuesday, Hogan visited Baltimore to see the damage and destruction for himself after having declared a state of emergency Monday night.

"We're also going to ensure that what happened last night doesn't happen again because we need to make sure the people of Baltimore are safe," Hogan said. "We are going to put in whatever resources are necessary to keep Baltimore safe."

"Today, we're dealing with stopping the violence and protecting the people," Hogan said Tuesday morning. "Our plan is to bring enough people in here to make sure the fires don’t get started again."

Meanwhile, city residents are trying to pick up the pieces. While some community members cleaned up, others prayed.

Following an impromptu prayer circle, several members of the community gathered to express their grief.

"Baltimore City is all that I know. I'm a product of Baltimore City," a life-long east Baltimore resident said. "To see that we have resorted to destroying our city is -- I'm just left speechless. This is not the right crowd or the right way in which to express yourself."

"We support the people's right to get out here and protest and express their frustrations and feelings, but this violence can't be tolerated," he said. "It's not reflecting well on the entire city, or on the effort and the concern about Freddie Gray. I think the vast majority of people in the city agree."

"We're working with the White House to make sure we have a chance to have a conversation about some of the larger systemic changes, so I think the people are trying to respond to community concerns. We got to remember, Baltimore is good people. Yes, a couple hundred people did terrible, unacceptable acts of violence, police officers have been injured, that's unacceptable, but at the same time, we are trying to be responsive, and I believe that we are working to bring the federal resources in along with Gov. Hogan to help the mayor deal with the issue confronting the city," U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski said.

Attorney General Brian Frosh wanted to show his support after the Southern Baptist Church Baptist Center Mary Harvin Transformation Center, scheduled to be complete in October, was destroyed by fire during the violence in Baltimore Monday night.

President Barack Obama addresses crisis in Baltimore

During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, President Barack Obama said, "The thousands of demonstrators who did it the right way, I think, have been lost in the discussion," Obama said.

"The overwhelming majority of the community in Baltimore, I think, handled this appropriately, expressing real concern and outrage over the possibility that our laws were applied unevenly in the case of Mr. Gray and that accountability needs to exist," he said.

Obama said the good news may be that social media has created awareness on how policing and laws are applied in certain communities.

"This has been going on for a long time. This is not new and we shouldn't pretend that it’s new," Obama said. "We have to pay attention to it."

Obama also addressed the need for the federal government to work with local authorities.

"The Department of Justice has just announced a grant program for those jurisdictions that want to purchase body cameras. We’re going to be issuing grants for those jurisdictions that are prepared to start trying to implement some of the new training and data collection and other things that can make a difference."

National Guard members provide support at critical infrastructure

National Guard spokesman Col. Charles Kohler said guard members will work in conjunction with police, providing additional security at critical infrastructure. While Kohler declined to say how many guard members arrived Tuesday, he said the guard can build to a force of 5,000.

"We're bringing all the assets we can possibly find from all across the state. We have the guard activated. We have the state police. We're bringing in hundreds and hundreds of folks just to make sure we keep the calm, that the city doesn't burn again tonight and that we don’t get more injuries," Hogan said.

National Guard members and local authorities are staged throughout various parts of the city.

SkyTeam 11 Capt. Roy Taylor said local authorities and guard members are positioned wherever there appears to be a flash point in the city.

Hogan said guardsmen, Maryland State Police troopers and supplies have been sent to areas within the city, and resources will continue to be provided as needed. Read more about that here.

The following assets have been provided, which include:

1,000 National Guardsmen to support the operation, with a target of 2,000 troops activated to provide support by the end of the day;

Over 400 State Troopers and other allied law enforcement officers including officers from Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Prince George’s, and Harford counties;

300 law enforcement from Pennsylvania, 150 from New Jersey, and 45 from the District of Columbia;

Department of General Services has deployed Capitol Police to secure state buildings in Baltimore;

The Maryland Insurance Administration is providing information to property owners and business owners whose property was damaged;

The Maryland Transit Administration is providing logistical support to first responders throughout the city;

A list of Baltimore City underground storage tank locations has been provided;

Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives organized 2,600 volunteers who volunteered for clean-up this morning on Pennsylvania Avenue. A social media campaign was led by the Governor’s Office of Service & Volunteerism;

The Maryland Department of Environment has offered assistance to the Baltimore City Department of Public Works in the event they need extended hours at their solid waste acceptance facilities to process all solid waste;

"We know that there are certain parts of our community that have fear. We have an obligation to keep this city safe," Baltimore City police Capt. Eric Kowalczyk said during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.

Kowalczyk said they have deployed resources across the city from both our local, regional and state partners. He said that also includes officers from Washington, D.C.

Authorities said they will be keeping a close eye on events as they unfold.

At least 20 officers were injured in Monday’s incidents, Kowalczyk said. He said more officers, who may have sustained injuries while working, did not come off the front line because they wanted to stay with fellow officers to help stop the violence. He said one person was critically injured in a structure fire.

He said a large peaceful crowd gathered at North and Pennsylvania avenues Tuesday. He said that’s what police are used to seeing.

"I think it's important to add a degree of context. When we deployed our officers yesterday, we were deploying for a high school event. I don’t think there is anyone in the country that would expect us to deploy automatic weapons and armored vehicles to an event with 13-, 14- and 15-year-olds. That’s not what people expect from their police department," Kowalczyk said.

As the incident escalated and the level of violence grew, the age group of those involved shifted to include older individuals, Kowalczyk said, noting of the 235 arrests, 34 were juveniles and 201 were adults.

"So clearly the dynamic of that situation changed," Kowalczyk said. "What we saw last night was a group of people take advantage of the situation, of a very unfortunate situation and use that to tear down their own neighborhoods, to destroy the businesses in their own communities."

He said police will use investigative methods and video to identify people involved in lawless activities Monday night.

"Our primary focus is utilizing our resources to continue our independent investigation into the death of Freddie Gray to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

"However, the State's Attorney's Office worked diligently throughout the night and into today to review numerous arrests from last night's unfortunate incidents. We will prosecute each case fairly and hold those responsible for the violence in the city accountable. We ask the residents to remain patient and peaceful, and to trust the process of the justice system."

Baltimore County officials address potential threats

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Baltimore County Police Chief James Johnson spoke during a news conference on potential threats of violence and rioting.

"What is happening now has nothing to do with Freddie Gray. It has to do with opportunists who are out there to commit a crime. And we will not tolerate criminal activity here in Baltimore County. We have a well-trained police department fully prepared to keep our community safe."

Kamenetz wanted to quell rumors of potential violence in the county. Johnson said threats were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

"We have been working for the past several days on numerous Facebook, social media threats or efforts to organize and bring people together - who's writing these things? Who's putting these things out? They could be 12-year-old children that live on the other side of the county. They could be other individuals who truly are trying to assemble. However, we place a lot of work, a lot of effort, a lot of investigation verifying these circumstances. There are no credible threats to our citizens, our businesses or the property of Baltimore County," Johnson said. "Despite that, we've taken actions to get adequate staffing."

Kamenetz said, "I have a clear message: Go about your normal business here in Baltimore County, at school, at work, and at home."

NAACP to open satellite office in Baltimore

"This morning is a very sad occasion so we begin with offering words of consolation and sympathy to a family that lost their son," NAACP National President Cornell William Brooks said about Gray's death.

During a news conference Tuesday morning, Brooks addressed the violent riots and the state of emergency in the city. He said the NAACP will provide support to the community by opening a satellite office as the situation unfolds.

Brooks also thanked local leaders and clergy for turning a night of anger into action with their peacekeeping efforts.

Tessa Hill-Aston, the president of the NAACP Baltimore Chapter, said members are helping neighborhoods clean up.

Businesses, organizations adjust operating hours Tuesday

Security Square Mall closed.

Mondawmin Mall closed.

Baltimore County schools: After-school and evening activities have been canceled.

B&O Railroad Museum is closed.

Baltimore City Community college is closed.

Baltimore City District court is closed.

Baltimore City Circuit court is closed.

Baltimore City Public Schools are closed.

Coppin State University is opening at noon/classes after 6:30 p.m. are canceled.

Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore city campuses are closed.

Morgan State University: All classes scheduled to begin at or after 4 p.m. have been canceled.

Towson University: All classes end at 5 p.m. Any class that begins at 4:15 p.m. or later won't be held.

National Aquarium is closed.

Port Discovery is closed.

Stratford University is closed.

U.S. District Court (Baltimore) is closed.

Monday and Tuesday's Orioles games have been postponed, and Wednesday's game is closed to the public: Read more about that here.

The Raven Draft Party scheduled for Thursday has also been canceled.

Ray Lewis makes plea for nonviolence

Former Ravens player Ray Lewis released a video on his Facebook page pleading with youth to avoid violence.

"Young kids, you got to understand something, get off the streets. Violence is not the answer. Violence has never been the answer,” Lewis said. "Freddie Gray, we don't do nothing for him doing this. We know there's a deeper issue. We know what the jungle looks like. But this isn't it."

"Baltimore, get off the streets. Kids, go home. Stay home! You don't have no right to do what you're doing to this city. Too many hard-working people built this city," he said.

In the meantime, ESPN reports that Lewis will remain at home in Maryland rather than work the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago for ESPN.

ESPN release the following statement from Lewis:

"I felt that it was more important for me to stay in Baltimore and try to help the city I love. I greatly appreciate ESPN's understanding and flexibility at this late date. I did not feel right leaving the city at this time."

Anne Arundel County Police Department statement on Baltimore violence

"The Anne Arundel County Police Department continues to monitor the events in and around Baltimore. We have provided around the clock support to the Baltimore Police Department. We have our internal command post set up. Our resources within the county have not been affected as a result of our deployment assistance. At this time, our support at this time is approximately 35 personnel. Our assets include tactical deployment, civil disturbance teams, and commanders.

"We have continued to receive and monitor tips in reference to possible actions within Anne Arundel County. At this time, these reports/tips appear to be more social media rumor related than credible pieces of information. With that being said, we continue to monitor any and all tips as they come in.

"We would ask that parents monitor their children. It is important to know where they are and who they are with. We have been in contact with our major shopping facilities and the school system.

"Together, we can keep our citizens safe and ensure that these social media rumors don’t come to fruition."